FAQS

A. Congratulations, it takes courage to play in your first tournament. You need to register here a few days in advance. All organizations require annual membership, USAV, CVBA and AAU. Keep membership number handy, you will needed it every time you sign up. Tournament registration is approximately $80-150 per team. Expect to check in at 8:30-9:00. Pool play 9:00- 12:00ish. Getting out of pool is a big accomplishment, many of your opponents have played for a long time. Top 2 or 3 teams in pool advance to playoffs. Playoffs are mostly single elimination and end around 2:30-4:00. Bring umbrella, healthy snacks, drinks, sunscreen, socks (sand can get very hot), sunglasses and or hat. Kids referee each other’s games and keep score, they will make mistakes and parents need to let the referee and players figure out a solution. Parents are NOT allowed to coach. Kids call their own timeouts. Good luck!!

A.  Most tournaments are listed on Volleyball Life See tournament schedule!

A. Go to tournaments page Sign up for tournaments!

A. Please contact the coach directly, or though the free MBsand App. Patty Dodd (310) 227 6628, Mike Dodd (310) 227 6627‬, Seain Cook (805)722-6385,  Alex Ukkelberg (320)333-5735, Alex Amylon (401)678-6568

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2025 AGE DIVISIONS (BOYS & GIRLS) by Graduation Year

10 & Under – 2033 and below
12 & Under – 2031, 2032
14 & Under – 2029, 2030
15 & Under – 2028
16 & Under – 2027
18 & Under – 2025, 2026

A. Network!! Make friends at practice, ask players of similar ability in practice. Too shy to ask at practice?  Ask Patty to share the parents’ information. Keep a list of 3-4 possible partners and plan ahead. You can also follow us on instagram @mbsandvbc direct message players in your age group.  mbsandvbc@gmail.com

A. Two ways to sign up for practice. Register here! 
or on your mobile device, download free MBsand app

Payment choices:

1. Drop in practice expires in 2 months. $65 each
2. New clients only. Intro Offer, $99 for 4 practices in 2 weeks. Not valid June 1 – Sep 19
3. 10 Pack + Free t-shirt, expires in 6 months. $57.50 each
4. Auto Pay, 8 practices a month. $359 monthly ($44 each). Cancel anytime.

A. No, MBsand doesn’t ask for long term commitments. MBsand offers different packages. You pay as you go, choose how many times you practice. Getting better is up to the player…MBsand is your vehicle to improving. Register here

A. Uniforms are ordered in Spring during Annual Parent meeting.  Please call or text Patty Dodd 310 227 6628, we often have extra inventory.

A. Practices are 2 hours long, south of Manhattan Beach Pier, 11th Street. MBsand club trains year round. During the school year we train M, T, F.  During Summer we train M, T, Th, F, 5-7 pm. We are off mid December-mid January, last week of June. Firsy 2 weeks of September.

A. Easiest Text Patty, 310 227 6628 or go to https://mbsand.com/registration-mbsand/
Or on your mobile device, download the free MBsand app

A. Players are required to wear a MBsand T shirt. Call or text Patty Dodd (310 227 6628) to purchase, T-shirt is $20. Wear layers during cooler months. Wear shorts in warm weather.

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1. Pairs: Players are allowed to play with any partner. Parents are responsible to register the team.
2. Club Challenges:  these tournaments mirror the College Format. They can be 5V5 or 3v3. There are different divisions Open, Club and Futures/Aspire. MBsand invites players to represent the club, based on ability, loyalty and attendance. MBsand takes care of the sign ups. Players pay for the entry and coaching fees.

A. Yes, we will only cancel practice in severe weather. A cancellation notification will be posted one hour prior to practice on Instagram @mbsandvbc. Also, via text to those that signed up for practice.

A. Participants must let a coach know they need a restroom break. They must go with a fellow athlete.  Ideally, this occurs during a water break.

A. At MBsand we love to hear from you and your son or daughter’s volleyball anything!! If the win a medal, please email tournament date, age group, to mbsandvbc@gmail.com  or text 310 227 6628. Thank you and congratulations!!